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Wales ‘Lacks Powers’ for Child Poverty Payment, Ministers Claim

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THE WELSH Government has rejected calls to copy Scotland’s direct payment to address child poverty, arguing Wales does not have the required powers over the welfare system. The claim was made in response to a Plaid Cymru debate, which urged ministers to introduce a similar direct payment to tackle Wales’ “stubborn” 32% child poverty rate.         Plaid Cymru’s Sioned Williams said: “I’m sick of it, to tell you the truth. I’m sick of standing up …
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Welsh Government: "No Power" to Introduce Benefits to Alleviate Child Poverty

The Welsh Government has rejected calls to copy Scotland's attempt to tackle child poverty, arguing that Wales does not have the powers needed over the welfare system. The Scottish Government provides direct payments to target children in need, but the Welsh Government claims that a similar process would not be possible in Wales.

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Wales ‘lacks powers’ for child poverty payment, ministers claim

The Welsh Government has rejected calls to copy Scotland’s direct payment to address child poverty, arguing Wales does not have the required powers over the welfare system.

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Caerphilly Observer broke the news in on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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